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Scott R. Stevenson has been named
Chief Financial Officer for Phoebe Ministries,
with responsibility for directing finance, billing,
budget, informational technology functions and
continuous quality improvement. Stevenson formerly
was CFO for Graduate Hospital,
Philadelphia. He holds a bachelor’s degree in
accounting from West Chester University and a
master’s in business administration and health
care systems management from DeSales
University. He brings 15 years of experience to
his new position and resides in Fleetwood.
Beth Byler has been appointed Administrator
of Phoebe Berks Health Care Center.
Beth has been Director of Nursing for the past
10 years and a key member of the health care
team since 1992. She is a graduate of the York
Hospital School of Nursing and resides in
Wernersville.
Rev. Rodney Wells, President and CEO of
Phoebe Ministries, received the Paul P. Haas
Lifetime Achievement Award at PANPHA’s annual
meeting. The award is given to an executive,
board member, benefactor or employee of a
PANPHA member organization, who has a history
of commitment, leadership and involvement
with broad-reaching effect in advancement of
service to the elderly. Candidates must demonstrate
service at the state level, which Rev. Wells
has done through his work with state legislators
to advance the causes of seniors in Phoebe
communities and statewide.
Senator Michael O’Pake,11th District-Berks
County, received PANPHA’s Legislator of the
Year Award. Phoebe nominated the senator for
his contributions in public policy development,
which benefited seniors through property tax
and rent rebates and prescription assistance. “I
am deeply honored by this award,” Sen. O’Pake
said. “It will serve as a reminder to me of the
continuing need for state government to do all it
can to meet the challenges of caring for Pennsylvania’s
elderly and frail in their time of need, just
as they lovingly fed, clothed, guided, comforted,
taught and supported us as we were brought
into this world and grew to adulthood.” ■
The following churches are recipients of
the 2006 Annual Phoebe Award for congregations
that have developed creative ministries for
older persons in their communities. Awards will
be presented at the annual meetings of each
UCC Conference.
■ St. John’s UCC, Mifflinburg, for its
“Ministry to Shut-Ins,” Penn Central Conference
■ Grace UCC and Jordan UCC, both of
Allentown, for their “Called to Care” programs,
Penn Northeast Conference
■ Trinity UCC, Collegeville, for its
“Wednesday Sr. Adult Meal” program,
Pennsylvania Southeast Conference ■
Rev. Dr. Allan Kramer-Moyer, V.P. of
Pastoral Care, was honored June 13 for 35
years of ordained ministry in the United Church
of Christ. Before joining Phoebe in 1996, he
served as pastor at St. Paul’s UCC, Birdsboro,
Pa.; chaplain at Delaware State Hospital; chaplain
at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn,
N.Y.; Associate Director of Pastoral Care at
Lehigh Valley Hospital; and Director of Pastoral
Care at Easton Hospital. The event also marked
his tenth anniversary with Phoebe. ■
Three Phoebe Home
CNAs and two from
Phoebe Richland have
been awarded full scholarships
from Phoebe
Ministries to attend Penn
State Lehigh Valley to
earn LPN certification.
Each is studying longterm
care.
UPPER LEFT:
While she takes a quick
break from charting,
Theresa Guth talks about
the classes she’s taking
this fall.
LEFT: “This scholarship
gave my career a
real boost,” says Michele
Andino, seen with resident
Dorothy Schweikert. ■
ABOVE and RIGHT: Seniors at Phoebe Richland
Health Care Center made history in April as the
first nursing home residents in the area to participate
in the American Cancer Society’s Mini
Relay for Life right in the facility. For a month,
employees, volunteers and family members supported
residents physically and financially as
they walked, rode or rocked to meet their goals.
“[Residents] we almost never see out of bed
were touring the entire facility because they had
a goal – a goal that would help someone else,”
said Suzanne Sabo, Volunteer Coordinator. “I
thought it would be great if we raised $100, but
we raised more than $500!” ■
Phoebe Family
ABOVE: An exhibit of original artwork opened April 1 with a
Meet the Artists reception in the Phoebe Berks Village auditorium.
The monthlong show included work by 21 artists
from Art Plus Gallery in Reading. ■
LEFT and ABOVE: Phoebe Home residents take up their
trowels in May to take part in outdoor gardening projects
around the building . ■
Photos: Activities, Phoebe Richland
ABOVE: Rev. Wells (left)
thanks Rev. Charles
Fitzgerald and the congregation
of St. Peter's
UCC in State College for
support of Phoebe's
ministry to older adults.
Photo: Activities, Phoebe Berks Village